Finding the Third Proportional to 740,197 and 1,592,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,197 and 1,592,660 is: 3,426,879.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,197 : 1,592,660 = 1,592,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,197/1,592,660 = 1,592,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,197x = 1,592,660 × 1,592,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,197x = 2,536,565,875,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,536,565,875,600/740,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,426,879.43
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